What does a Interventional Cardiologist do?

A interventional cardiologist deals with the catheter based treatment of heart diseases which includes the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, vascular disease and acquired structural heart disease.

What are the typical symptoms of Cardiovascular diseases?

The patient may experience extreme fatigue, Constant dizziness, fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat, Chest pain or difficulty in breathing during regular activities.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Interventional Cardiologists?

Investigations like Electrocardiogram, Chest X-rays, Echocardiogram, Cardiac Catheterization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT (Computerized Tomography), and Transesophageal Echocardiogram

What is the difference between interventional and non interventional cardiology?

An interventional cardiologists perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy etc and evaluate arterial blockages whereas the non-interventional cardiologists do not perform the same procedures.

Can Interventional Cardiologist perform surgery?

Interventional cardiology treats cardiovascular disease using multiple non-surgical procedures, mostly are done in the cardiovascular (veins, heart and arteries) system.

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Dr. Nikhil Parchure

Interventional Cardiologist

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MBBS , DM , MRCP

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35 years of overall experience

Works at Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai

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About Dr. Nikhil Parchure

Dr. Nikhil Parchure is one of the most appreciated Interventional Cardiologists with more than 31+ years of experience in the field.
He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award at South London Healthcare NHS Trust 2004.
Dr. Parchure has completed his MBBS from Gajaraja Medical College from Gwalior in 1985, DM - Cardiology from Gajaraja Medical College from Gwalior in 1989, and MRCP (UK) from Royal Colleges Of Physicians, London in 1994.
His expertise lies in complex angioplasty, Intra-coronary Imaging, Cardiac Device implantation, Atrial Fibrillation, Permanent Pacemaker, Trans-esophageal ECHO, Dobutamine Stress Test, and Treatment Of Arrhythmia, etc.
He has written a number of articles in major national and international publications.